The September-October Edition of the Aerial Magazine
The Role of the Board of Directors
ELECTION SEASON for the Aliante Master Association takes place annually from July through September, with the formal election held in September. In early July, Candidate Nomination Forms were distributed to all homeowners, inviting those interested in serving on the Board of Directors to submit their candidacy.
This year, the Association received a sufficient number of quali-
fied nominations to fill each open position. As a result, all nominees were duly elected by acclamation, and a formal election will not be held. We would like to welcome Michael Breault Sr., Wayne Headrick, Jim Spencer, and Rachelle Church back to the Board! We would like to take this opportunity to share more about the role continues on page 9
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From the President
Irrigation and Plant Replacement
READERS OF my article may be noticing that the board has been approving several proposals from Gothic to replace plants, irrigation and refresh rocks. The community is approximately twenty-three years old and the replacement of these items it built into the Reserve Study. Our recently adopted 2026 Reserve Study suggests that the Association will spend 2.5 million dollars to replace our entire irrigation system in 2030 and 2031. It also suggests we may have to increase assessments to pay for this expense. However, Reserve Studies are very difficult to do for associations that have the amount of landscaping Aliante has. It would be impossible for any landscape company, including Gothic as large as it is, to replace our entire irrigation system in two years. Also, we have been replacing our irrigation in the large, landscaped area where we have been removing nonfunctional turf. Treasurer Stan Wright and I will be keeping a close eye on our irrigation costs.
New Rules and Regulations
The Board has approved New Rules and Regulations. An important new section has been added regarding “Personal Conduct”
Holiday and Decoration Schedule
The new rules and regulations have also been augmented with a new approved Holidays and Decoration Schedule. The board will be approving the schedule with start and stop dates for decorations every August. The schedule will be uploaded to the Aliante Master website after approval. There are thirteen approved holidays when outdoor decorations are always permitted.
Important Decisions at the July 2025 Board Meeting
The Board voted to approve the following agenda items:
1. Adopt the 2026 reserve study drafts, as amended, for the Master and Cost Centers.
2. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $54,989.75 to remove 7,500 sq ft of nonfunctional turf and replace it with drought-tolerant plants to comply with AB356. The cost includes sediment removal, grading, new functional turf and irrigation renovation. The estimated water savings is 331,396 gallons per year and the expected rebate is $7,500, bringing the net cost down to $47,489.75.
3. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $4,250 to trim 12 large Sweet Acacia trees to reduce weight and wind resistance, making them less susceptible to damage during storms. The trees are at the San Destin Community Entrances located at Chebec and Marsh Tern. They will continues on page 5
Committee & Board Meetings
Please scan the QR code for the desired Committee and/or Board meeting you would like to attend. Please note, some committee meetings are not open to homeowners. Only the committees open to all homeowners are provided.
Board of Directors
Michael Breault, President R. Wayne Headrick, Vice President Rachelle Church, Secretary
Stanley Wright, Treasurer
Edward Ernest, Director
Jim Spencer, Director
Management
Aliante Master Association c/o FirstService Residential 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100 North Las Vegas, NV 89084 Phone: (702) 399-7327 AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com
Office Staff
Community Manager Janelle Fuhrmann, CM, CMCA®, AMS® Janelle.Fuhrmann@fsresidential.com
Assistant Community Manager Liza Chimal Liza.Chimal@fsresidential.com
Management Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GardaWorld Roving Patrol
Roving Patrol 1 (north of the 215) : 702-417-0328
Roving Patrol 2 (south of the 215): 702-417-1514
Cost Center Delegates
La Vella: Vacant • Pavona: Vacant
Ravenna: Vacant • Salerno: Joyce Pizzo
San Destin: Vacant • Serenata: Vacant Vialetto: Vacant
Sub-Association Delegates
Autumn Ridge/Springdale: Stan Wright Club Aliante: Fred Wilebski
The Courts at Aliante: Sarah Davi Cove at Aliante: Vacant
Estates at Aliante: Vacant Fields: Elie Taylor
Manor at Aliante: Vacant
Prominence at Aliante: Launa Esparza Seasons: Vacant
Seville Etage: Matthew Olden
Sun City Aliante: Ed Sloman
Terrasini: Sue DeLong
Treviso: Gene Neal
Community Hotline (702) 399-4273
Upcoming Committee Meetings
All meetings listed below will be held virtually. To receive updated Board meeting information please be sure to register your email address on the Aliante Master website at https://aliantemaster.connectresident.com.
Architectural Review Committee Meetings as needed
Compliance Committee
Thursday, September 4th, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Finance Committee
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 5:00 p.m.
Property and Grounds Committee
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Publications Committee
No meeting in September
Monday, October 20th, 2025 4:00 p.m.
Safety Committee
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 1st 2025 4:30 p.m.
Social Committee
Monday, September 8th, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Monday, October 6th, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Committee Members
Architectural Review
Committee
Michael Breault (Board Liaison)
Dana Campbell (Chair)
Emilio Brunetti
Joyce Pizzo
Stan Wright
Gene Neal
Cynthia Knight
Liza Chimal (Staff Liaison)
Compliance Committee
R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison)
Dennis Spoto (Chair)
Tiana Hudson
Lee Kaainoni
Joyce Pizzo
Rachelle Church
Liza Chimal (Staff Liaison)
Finance Committee
Stanley Wright (Board Liaison)
Cherie White (Chair)
Gene Neal
Elie Taylor
David Thissen
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Property & Grounds Committee
Jim Spencer (Board Liaison)
Dennis Spoto (Chair)
Wilson Langford
Property & Grounds continued
Tim Yanchisin
Oscar Mandujano
John Church
Dennis Maskell
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Publications Committee
R. Wayne Headrick (Board Liaison)
Gabriella Murata (Staff Liaison)
Safety Committee
Rachelle Church (Board Liaison)
Wilson Langford (Chair)
Lynn Geils
Debbie Wiechecki
Elie Taylor
Cherie White
Tony Swat
Janelle Fuhrmann (Staff Liaison)
Social Committee
Edward Ernest (Board Liaison)
Joyce Pizzo (Chair)
Cherie White
Samesha Ramadan
Dennis Spoto
Barbara Spoto
Tiana Hudson
Rita Wang
Gabriella Murata (Staff Liaison)
Upcoming Board Meetings
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)
7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtually and in person)
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
6:00 p.m. Executive session (closed to homeowners)
7:00 p.m. Board of Directors meeting (open to homeowners virtually and in person)
All meetings listed above are held at the Aliante FirstService
Residential office, located at 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
From the Mailbag
New Advertising Rates!
AS WE HAVE transitioned to a fully digital newsletter, an update of the advertising rates to reflect this change was needed. Our Publications Committee researched our current click through rate, as well as the average rates for advertising in a digital newsletter/publication similar in size with our audience. We are hopeful these new prices will
With a distribution of 7500, that’s a lot of eyes on your business.
help bring new customers to our residents, our communities, and their businesses.
For more information on submitting an advertisement in an upcoming edition of The Aerial, please contact management at 702-737-8580 or via email at aliantemaster@fsrnevada.com.
Full Page Ad (8" x 10.875”): $150.00
Half Page Ad (8” x 5.2125”): $115.00
Quarter Page Ad (3.875” x 5.3125”): $75.00
Eighth Page Ad (3.875” x 2.5”): $40.00
Extended Full Page Ad (9” x 12v): $190.00
Don’t Do It, Yet!
— All advertising rates are per issue —
According to the conditions, covenants, and restrictions signed by every homeowner, all improvements on a homeowner’s property require prior, written consent of the master architectural review committee and, if in a sub-association, the sub-association’s architectural review committee as well.
1. Patios
2. Patio covers
3. Pools and spas
Improvements include, but are not limited to:
4. Trampolines, swing sets, and other playground equipment
5. Auxiliary structures, including sheds
6. Exterior structural alterations, including exterior color changes
7. Any landscaping changes, including replacement of plants or trees with differing plants or trees
8. Fences, gates, and walls
9. Solar panels 10. Security doors
The Aliante Master Architectural Change Form (ARC Submittal Form) and governing documents for the Aliante Master Association can be obtained on the Community Website/Resident Portal at https:// aliantemaster.connectresident.com or by calling (702) 399-4273. Contact your sub-association to obtain a copy of its form and governing documents.
Financial Performance
From the Treasurer
ALIANTE MASTER HOA 2025 budget performance through June 30 has been healthy with underruns in most budget categories, as shown in the chart below. Our YTD Revenues have exceeded budget by $63,950, while YTD Expenses are underbudget by $165,597, for a net budget surplus of $229,547. As previously reported, we experienced slight overruns in
2026 Budget Preparation
The Finance Committee, Board, and FSR Management reviewed and commented on the draft 2026 Master and Cost Center Reserve Studies prepared by our Reserve Specialist, and as a result, have identified a number of scheduled reserve expenditures (primarily landscaping and irrigation) that can be postponed to future years. This information has
landscaping (due to annual cleanout of our tunnels and underground conduits; and insurance & taxes (due to payment of 2024 income taxes). Thanks to Gothic, our water usage appears to be under better control now, but we are still working with the City of North Las Vegas and the SNWA to identify and repair or replace some of our 41 water meters that seem not to be recording water usage accurately. If we can continue to underrun our water budget, we should expect to complete the year in a strong financial position. The HOA is compliant with NRS 116.3115 in that reserve funds have not been used for daily maintenance.
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been used to prepare the draft 2026 Master Operating Budget. Pending the review and approval of the Board, we are expecting there to be NO ASSESSMENT INCREASE for the 2026 year, at the Aliante Master level. For the Cost Centers, we are anticipating only one (Ravenna) will need to have its operating budget increased slightly to account for needed future reserve expenditures.
Respectfully Submitted, Stan
Wright, Treasurer
The Aliante Master now has the ability to add up to 3 addresses to a homeowner’s account.
The main mailing/billing address or primary address will receive ALL correspondences from the Association. The second (usually a property manager or management company) and third address (home) will receive non-compliance letters only. If you would like to add a third address to your account, please email management at AlianteMaster@FSRNevada.com.
* Please note the request must be in writing from the deeded owner or their authorized representative.
From the President
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also remove and replace two Sweet Acacia trees.
4. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $6,300 to remove Yucca plants that are too large for the center median at Aliante Parkway and Deer Springs East. The plants are causing irrigation damage and line of sight issues. 101 plants will be removed and replaced with 5-gallon Red Yucca and the irrigation will be replaced. The newly planted Yucca plants are expected to last 20 years before needing to be replaced again.
5. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $6,315 to remove Yucca plants that are too large for the center median at Aliante Parkway and Deer Springs West. The plants are causing irrigation damage and line of sight issues. 109 plants will be removed and replaced with 101 5-gallon Red Yucca; 8 5-gallon Lantana and the irrigation will be replaced. The newly planted Yucca plants are expected to last 20 years before needing to be replaced again.
6. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $10,940 to trim 39 Ash trees and 18 Olive trees on Aliante Parkway South of the 214 to reduce weight and wind resistance, making them less susceptible to damage during storms.
7. A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $7,687:
City Council Corner
HI NEIGHBORS,
I hope you’re all doing well as we start making our way into cooler mornings as we ease into fall. These past couple of months have been filled with some incredible milestones, both for our city and for me personally.
I’m incredibly proud to share that I became a grandfather! Our first grandbaby was born on August 6, and it’s been an unforgettable experience. Holding that little one reminded me why the work we do matters so much. We’re not just building a better city for today, we’re laying the foundation for the next generation.
One of my top priorities continues to be investing in public safety. Earlier this year, I had the honor of attending two powerful graduation ceremonies, one for our newest firefighters and one for our newest police officers.
On March 6, 16 new officers joined the North Las Vegas Police Department. Half of them are bilingual, seven were born and raised right here in Southern Nevada, and one is a Purple Heart recipient. They reflect the diversity and strength of our community, and they’re ready to serve with professionalism and heart.
A week later, on March 13, eight firefighter recruits graduated after 20 weeks of intense training. Many are military veterans or part of firefighting families, and all of them are committed to protecting our neighborhoods.
These additions to our public safety teams go hand-in-hand with new facilities we’ve recently opened. The new North Central Area Command (NCAC)
$5,437 is to remove and stump grind 6 diseased Ash Trees and $2,250 is to replace them with 24” box Chinese Pistache Trees on Aliante Parkway South of the 215.
8. Renew a five-year contract with Gothic with the customary 3% annual increase waived for 2026, the 2027 increase reduced to 1%, and the increases for 2028, 2029 and 2030 reduced to 2%.
9. Approve an investment plan from FirstService Residential for CDs expiring on 8/6/25 and 8/12/25. Our expiring average interest rate was 3.41% and our new interest rate will also be 3.41%
10. Accepted the resignation of Heather McAlister from the board for personal reasons, and appointed Vice President Wayne Headrick as Board Liaison to the Compliance Committee to replace Ms. McAlister.
Important Decisions at the August 2025 Board Meeting
The Board voted to approve the following agenda items:
• The purchase of a golf cart, approved by our legal counsel, to help expedite Property and Grounds as well as violation inspections.
• The Quarterly playground inspection report. There were no high priority repairs needed.
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police station opened last May on Deer Springs Way. It’s now home to more than 80 officers and staff, our Mobile Command Center and the Volunteers in Police Service (ViPS) program. It gives our officers a true home base in the growing northern part of the city, including Aliante.
We also opened Fire Station 58 in Tule Springs, a 14,000-square-foot station designed to serve more than 30,000 residents and built with future growth in mind. It includes extra bays, dorms and the ability to expand staffing and equipment as needed.
Together, these investments ensure that as our community grows, we’re ready to respond quickly and effectively to keep you and your family safe.
We’re also making big moves to support smart, long-term growth. As your representative on the Southern Nevada Water Authority Board, I supported a $227 million investment to build the Garnet Valley Water and Wastewater Systems at Apex. This project will deliver 20 million gallons of water per day — unlocking more than 73,000 jobs and $7 billion in private investment. That means stronger infrastructure, more services and a better quality of life for all of us.
North Las Vegas is growing and we’re doing it the right way. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and even more excited about what’s ahead.
If you see me out and about (maybe pushing a stroller these days), feel free to say hello. It’s always an honor to serve you. Take care
Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black
North Las Vegas City Council, Ward 3
Maintenance Report:
July 2025
Maintenance
• Between July 1st and July 15th, maintenance on Decatur Blvd., Rome St., Valley Dr., and Deer Springs N. was done.
• Between July 16th and July 23rd, maintenance on Aliante Pkwy N. between the 215 and Grand Teton was done, as well as maintenance on Elkhorn, between Aviary and Widewing St.
• Between July 24th and July 31st, maintenance on Deer Springs S., Clayton, and Brian Cram will be performed.
• The maintenance that was performed includes the following:
– Regular irrigation checks on the turf, as well as the drip
– Removal of yucca stalks.
– Removal of any and all broken tree branches.
– Raising the height of trees that have low hanging branches.
– Selective trimming/pruning of overgrown plants.
– Using blowers to clean up debris, which includes spider webs.
– Trash pick up on walking trails and common areas throughout Aliante Master community.
– Collection of shopping carts.
Additional Maintenance
• We will continue to service doggie stations three (3) days a week, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, for the remaining of summer.
• We will also continue to service the community seven (7) days a week, our four (4) men crew will be on site on the weekends to collect trash, remove shopping carts, do irrigation checks or any other maintenance service that is necessary.
• Deep water plants to leach out salts.
• Trim all 139 date palms in the community.
August 2025 Maintenance
• Between Friday, August 1st and Friday, August 8th, maintenance on Aviary Way between Centennial & the 215 was completed.
• Between Wednesday, August 11th and Wednesday,
August 18th, maintenance on Aliante Pkwy. and Centennial was completed.
• Between Thursday, August 19th & Thursday, August 29th, maintenance on Decatur, Rome, Deer Springs North, Valley St. & Finch was performed.
• On Saturday, August 9th, we also had a crew start maintenance on Grand Teton and Aliante Pkwy.
• To maintain the turf, keep it in good health, and give it better curb appeal, the mow height in the community will be 3”. We will gradually reduce the mow height to 2” as the weather cools down.
• The maintenance done on the streets mentioned above included the following:
– Selective trimming on plants not in bloom
– Removal of all debris (e.g. leaves, cobwebs, plastic bags, bottles, papers, trash)
– Raised tree branches that are too low within our crews reach
– Irrigation check on surrounding areas
– Removal of shopping carts
– Side-walk clean up and removal of weeds
• Continued to spray weed control throughout the Aliante community, including all Cost Centers and the walking trails.
• August Maintenance Updates/Plans:
– Pruning of all Date Palms is scheduled to start and finish by months end.
– The medians on Aliante Pkwy. were trimmed, North and South of the 215 beltway at the beginning of the month.
Irrigation
• Our irrigation schedule during August continued to be 5-6 days a week, 3 times a day for turf, and once a day for drip irrigation.
• Our irrigation schedule will change on September 1st from 6 days a week to 3 days a week, 2 times a day for turf, and once a day for drip irrigation.
• Valve replacements and leaks are more frequent in the summer due to daily use of valves. All valve replacements are due to a failing diaphragm because of everyday wear and tear, which also includes Solenoid replacements.
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Gothic
Maintenance Report
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Below: repairing water leaks, replacing valves, irrigation lines and general maintenance
Below: maintenance at Common Areas, Cost Centers, Walking Trails; before & after cleaning of drainage tunnels
Plant roots growing inside irrigation tube
Working Smarter for Better Landscaping Clean-up
IT HAS BEEN brought to the attention of the management team that some landscapers used by residents in the community are either leaving debris/trash in the association’s common areas, or their landscapers are blowing the landscaping debris materials onto neighboring properties. If you have landscapers servicing your home(s), please remind them they are responsible for removing any debris, leaves, branches, etc. from your property after their services are completed.
Recommendations for fast and effective landscaping clean-up:
✔ Debris should not be blown onto/against the property walls. This action forces the debris to fly up and over the wall, landing onto neighboring backyards and pools.
✔ The landscaper(s) should have their back to the wall while blowing all debris toward the edge of the property and into the street.
✔ Once the debris is gathered and collected, it should be swept-up and bagged.
✔ Do not allow the landscapes to clean-up or tidy-up any remaining, extraneous, debris by blowing onto adjacent property.
These are common courtesy procedures that make it easier, and faster, for the landscapers to do their work, while respecting neighboring properties.
The Architectural Guidelines (Section 6) state that homeowners are responsible for ensuring that all contractors and subcontractors maintain their work site in a clean and orderly manner and that it is clear of debris at the end of the day. If this problem continues, the Association may undertake any cleanup needed and assess the costs of that cleanup to the owners of the homes where this is occurring.
Never up and over walls and onto neighboring yard
Blow away from walls and onto the street / sidewalk
Annual Holiday Decorations Calendar
New Year
January 1st
December 27th, 2025
March 28th
April 12th Memorial
July 4th
October 31st
November 11th
May 31st
July 12th
11th
November 15th Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26th
November 21st
November 29th Hanukkah Friday-Saturday, December 4th-12th
Christmas Friday, December 25th
November 28th Sunday, December 20th
November 21st Sunday, January 10th, 2027
Are You Missing Out?
ARE YOU RECEIVING THE AERIAL, the Aliante Newsletter, important alerts, community event reminders, and information about the Aliante Master Homeowner’s Association? Would you like to know when the next Board of Directors meeting will be or when the Community Garage Sale will take place?
The fastest and most efficient way to relay this information, and the only way to receive the Aerial, is by sending emails to all our homeowners. In the case of urgent alerts, such as a neighbor reporting a water leak at your house, we may also contact you by phone.
Please make sure your email address is on file with the Aliante Master Association, as well as your sub association, if it is also managed by FirstService Residential, and your Communication Preferences are set up to receive emails. While the Aliante Master Association and several other sub associations, such as, but not limited to Autumn Ridge, Springdale, Seasons and Treviso, are managed by FirstService Residential the Master and Sub Associations do not share databases and communication preferences. Please follow the steps below to confirm we have your preferred email address and phone numbers. (We will never share your email address or phone number.)
1. Use the address, https://AlianteMaster.connectresident.com to log on to the Aliante Master Website.
2. If you are already registered, skip step 3, 4 and 5 and proceed to step 6. If you are not registered, you can self-register by clicking on: “Create Account” You will be taken to “FirstService Residential Web Access Registration” page. Enter you name and email address and click register.
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of the Board of Directors, particularly for our new residents, long-standing members of the community, and anyone considering future involvement. The Board plays a vital role in guiding the direction of the Association, financial oversight, maintaining common areas, and ensuring compliance with governing documents. Their leadership helps preserve the quality of life and property values within Aliante. We encourage all residents to stay engaged, attend meetings, and consider participating in future elections or committee opportunities.
As many of you know, the Aliante Master community is a large community of over 6,600 residences, spanning from Clayton Street and Deer Springs Way on the east, to Decatur Boulevard on the west, and from Centennial Parkway on the south to Grand Teton Drive on the north. Within our community, there are seven (7) cost centers and thirteen (13) sub-associations, with playgrounds, parks, and walking/ biking trails all in between. A community the size of ours has been able to grow into what it has since 2002 with the help of volunteers in the community serving on the Board of Directors.
3. You will be sent to an email with a verification code.
4. Once the verification code has been entered, you need to create a secure passcode.
5. Once the terms and conditions are accepted, follow the instructions by then entering either the property address or the account number. Your account number can be found in your coupon payment book, or you can request it from Customer Service by calling (702) 399-4273
6. Log in to the Connect Resident Portal
7. Click on the hamburger menu (3 stacked vertical lines) in the top left of the screen.
8. Click My Account, then select My Communications Preferences tab from the options near the top of the screen.
9. In the “Communications” box select “Email Select All” to check on the boxes to ensure you receive all emails and the box at the bottom of the page to receive payment notifications.
10. It is recommended that you also set up your Text Phone Number which will enable management to text you in important situations such as someone reporting a stream of water flowing out your front door. After you add your text phone number it will need to be verified. FirstService Residential will send you a text asking you to reply YES to confirm your text address. After verifying your text address refresh the page and the word “verified” should now be in green. Now you can select the boxes to receive text messages.
11. Be sure to click on the SAVE box on the bottom of the screen.
The Aliante Master Board of Directors is comprised of seven (7) members; two (2) from District One, which is south of the 215 Beltway, two (2) from District Two, which is represented by Club Aliante and Sun City Aliante, and two (2) from District Three, representing the other communities north of the 215 Beltway, and one (1) Director at Large, who can be from any of the three Districts. Each member of the Board holds a staggered two-year term, except for the Director at Large, who seeks re-election every year. In addition, each sub-association and cost center can nominate and/or appoint a delegate to attend Board Meetings on behalf of their community to advise of issues that directly affect their community.
During the monthly Board Meetings, the Board of Directors works alongside the community manager and our community committees to ensure our community is preserved, maintained, and enhanced as the years progress. The time each member volunteers to better our community is not unnoticed and we hope future residents will consider joining us to continue growing our beautiful community.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Patrol
THIS SEPTEMBER marks six (6) months since GardaWorld began patrolling our communities. It’s not uncommon to hear “well, what exactly do they do?” or “I have never seen them come through my neighborhood!”, especially when we all have different perspectives on security companies and their specific duties. Additionally, with such a large community, we may have limited visibility on when our communities are being patrolled, even more so when GardaWorld does not adhere to a scheduled time for each community
Below are a few of the items GardaWorld addresses for our communities:
Patrol the Aliante Marketplace/various commercial units and our walking trails/bike paths.
Report unlit and/or damaged streetlights to the City of North Las Vegas for repairs.
Report landscaping issues to Gothic Landscape, including vehicle accidents causing damage to the common areas and leaks. For homes who are responsible for their own irrigation system(s), GardaWorld will contact the management team for the community so they may contact the owner(s) directly.
Rendering assistance, including but not limited to, giving directions, providing first aid, contacting emergency services, blocking off areas as needed.
Responding to reports of solicitors and escorting them off the property where there is a no soliciting policy.
Removal of unapproved and/or unauthorized signs placed in the community.
Assist law enforcement as needed with any break in reports and other crimes.
While some items may not be something GardaWorld can legally address, we still strongly encourage you to contact them so a real time report can be submitted to the Aliante Master HOA Management Team. Of course, if urgent or emergency assistance is needed, we also encourage you to contact 911 for immediate assistance.
Check out a few highlights from July and August! June 2025
The Aliante Safety Committee has selected Office Noah Diur as the July Security Office of the Month! His quick response and initiative to go above and beyond what others may not have in the same situation is incredibly admirable. Please check out more details of his response and actions in the July Highlights that made an impact on our community.
Security Officer Wozniak responded to a call for assistance from Steve Rodriguez with Gothic Landscape regarding a man found unconscious on the sidewalk by Aviary Park. Upon arrival, Officer Wozniak met with Gothic Landscape and was briefed that
patrol. If they maintained a set schedule to be in each community, solicitors, unwanted guests, or those casing out a home would quickly catch on. However, with the help of the scan tags around the community (the small, white, circular dots you may have seen on light poles and other areas), they can let the management team know exactly what route they are on and what times the patrol(s) occurred.
the man was moved away from the sun and placed under a tree, with Gothic’s team offering him water, which was declined. Officer Wozniak approached the man and asked if he needed medical attention, which the man also declined, stating he was okay. The man appeared disoriented and unaware he had even passed out. Officer Wozniak contacted 311 for further assistance and remained at the scene. Upon arrival, the police advised Officer Wozniak and supervising Security Officer Dupree the man was reported as a missing person and noted the medical band on his wrist. The police took over the incident and took the man back to his family.
Officer Diur responded to a scene with police presence near the Aviary Park bike trail. Upon arrival, Office Diur was informed the police were searching for an elderly man with dementia, reported as missing. Officer Diur located the man on the bike trail, near Puetollano Drive. The police soon located both the man and Officer Diur and rendered aid.
August 2025
On Tuesday, August 26th, 2025, Officer Orr found a backpack in one of the parks that was seemingly abandoned. Taking prompt action, Officer Orr took possession of the backpack and during the shift change, provided the backpack to Officer Dupree, who brought it to the management team. With the quick response of both officers, as well as our office staff, we were able to identify who the backpack belonged to and contact the resident immediately. To the relief of everyone, none of the items inside the backpack were stolen or tampered with.
This Fall, Make Your Landscape Water Smart
AS THE TEMPERATURE RISES this summer, so has the community’s water use—but there are steps you can take to help conserve Southern Nevada’s most vital resource, especially as we look forward to the cooler days and nights of fall.
As a reminder, the community’s mandatory summer watering restrictions are in effect through Aug. 31. During the summer months, sprinkler irrigation is prohibited between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., when water can be lost to intense heat and high winds. Watering during these prohibited
Through May, Southern Nevada’s year-todate Colorado River consumptive water use was up by 8.9 percent over the same period last year. To help bring those numbers down, consider enrolling in the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL), which provides qualifying single-family homeowners with cash rebate incentives when they upgrade their grass to desert-adapted landscaping.
Planning ahead now can help you get a leg up on your landscape upgrade when the seasons change this fall. Begin by visiting snwa.com and taking advantage of the many resources that can help you get your project underway, including a list of plants and trees suited to our desert environment, sample landscape designs for a variety of lifestyles, and a list of Water Smart Contractors who can make your landscape dreams a reality.
hours or allowing water to spray or flow off your property could result in a costly water-waste fine—and nobody wants that.
If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, you can learn the basics of designing and installing a drip irrigation system by attending free classes on-line or in person at the Springs Preserve. While you’re there, get inspired by the array of water-efficient plants and trees displayed in the Springs Preserve Botanical Garden. Find class schedules and more information at springspreserve.org.
For more information about the WSL program and to enroll, visit snwa.com.
Photos: above: Springs Preserve Drop-In Demonstrations and Drip Irrigation are just a few of the classes available; below: Teaching Garden classes for kids and teens.
Photos: Springs Preserve
Halloween Safety Tips
THE HALLOWEEN SEASON is quickly approaching, and it is important to share these safety tips with your little ghosts and ghouls before they venture out to collect their goodies.
Walk Safely
1. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
2. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
3. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
4. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
5. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
6. Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
Speeding Concerns
THE ALIANTE MASTER HOA is home to families of all ages. As such, it is imperative that everyone watch for children and pedestrians while driving. It is human nature to become comfortable in your home surroundings, however, there is no reason that our comfort level should permit us to let our guard down and speed through the streets.
You know the neighborhood, the route to and from home, like the back of your hand and that is where accidents happen. You mentally let your guard down, because you are in your comfort zone
All the more reason to be CAUTIOUS and ALERT by, DRIVING SLOWLY & CAREFULLY.
Safety should be everyone’s #1 PRIORITY and if we are all aware of driving slowly and stopping to a full and complete stop at each “Stop Sign”, then we can ensure everyone is safe.
We ask that you speak with members of your household and guests and ask them to drive carefully through the neighborhood and abide and adhere to the traffic signs so, at the end of the day, we are all safe and sound.
Costumes for a Safe Halloween
1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
2. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
3. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
4. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
Drive Extra Safely on Halloween
1. Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
2. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
3. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
4. Get rid of any distractions - like your phone - in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
5. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
6. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.
Thank you for your attention to this extremely important issue.
Follow the Fall Watering Schedule to Save Water & Money
MANY THINGS signal the arrival of fall— football’s back, there’s pumpkin spice on just about everything edible (and drinkable), and we’re breaking out our warmer clothes. Fall also is a perfect time of year to save water by following the community’s mandatory fall watering restrictions.
In effect from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, the seasonal watering restrictions limit landscape irrigation to three assigned days per week. You can find your assigned watering days at snwa.com
Remember—watering outside of your assigned watering days can result in costly water-waste fines, and spray watering is prohibited on Sunday all year long.
To further boost conservation this fall—and help manage your monthly bill—water plants and trees on a recommended two-day-a-week schedule, but for longer durations based on the flow rate of your emitters. Grass should be watered ONLY three days a week. While this may not sound like much, keep in mind that temperatures are getting cooler, meaning your landscape can stay vibrant and healthy throughout the season with even less water than you think. Remember: Drip It, Don’t Drown It!
If you have a grass landscape, be sure to continue running your spray irrigation systems during the early morning hours through October to help minimize water
lost to evaporation, and avoid watering on windy or rainy days. And be sure to inspect and test your system on a regular basis to prevent overspray onto sidewalks and streets, which could result in a water-waste fee.
Find more information about the community’s seasonal watering restrictions and helpful tips to keep your landscape lush and happy all year long at snwa.com
Act Now
Don’t second guess yourself
• If only I had reported . . .
• If only I had called . . .
• If only I had done . . .
See Something, Say Something provides an easy method for you to act in the best interest of your family, friends, business, neighbors and community
Aliante Cost Center
Landscaping Maintenance Schedule
Monday- San Destin (Marsh Tern, Swordbill, Corvine, Maybird, Chebec)
Tuesday- Vialleto, Serenata, and San Destin (Brian Cram, Iceland Gull)
Wednesday-La Vella
Thursday-Ravenna, Salerno
Friday-Pavona
State Your Claim
Could Nevada be holding money for you?
What money you may ask, Items specified in Nevada Revised Statutes 120A says Nevada could hold financial assets owed to an individual or a bus iness, including securities, bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, utility deposits, insurance proceeds, gift certificates, and other items.
The primary mission of the Nevada Unclaimed Property Division is to reunite original owners with their property.
The Treasurer’s Office is charged with safeguarding the value of these assets in perpetuity. The original owner or heir never loses the ability to claim the property value.
Note: Unclaimed Property Does Not Include Real Estate Or Vehicles.
Here is how you can check to see if you have unclaimed money.
Go to the Nevada State Treasurer website and click the yellow smiley face option that says “search for unclaimed money”. It really is that easy.
Not from Nevada? You can state your claim in other states as well. Go to missingmoney.com. There is no fee to file a claim or to search for property.
Aliante Aerial in Digital Form
The technical age is in full swing and the Aliante Master is always working on improving our communication skills. The Publications Committee, in an effort to better serve the community, is emailing the Aliante Aerial in digital form.
Please make sure we have your email address in our data base so that you may receive the most current, up to date information. See our “Are You Missing Out?” article in this issue to learn how to update your email address and stay connected.
Water Leak Email Hot Line
Gothic has set up a 24 hour emergency email address for homeowners to use to report any landscape irrigation leaks as well as any other issues that pertain to the landscape within the Aliante Master Homeowners Association. With this service homeowners will also be able to send up to 2 photos of the area they are reporting.
Please report any leaks to this email: geovanny.alvarado@gothiclandscape.com
Please note this is for reporting water leaks only.
Aliante Master HOA - Committee Descriptions & Openings
Committee Openings Responsibilities
Architectural Review
Compliance
Finance
1 The Architectural Review Committee is responsible for preserving the architectural integrity of Aliante established within the guidelines of the CC&R’s by reviewing applications for modifications submitted by homeowners. Its purpose is to protect, maintain and enhance Aliante’s property values.
2 To promote and encourage a mutually satisfactory resolution of non-compliance issues within the Community with the intent of maintaining and protecting the value of the Property. The Committee reviews violations, attempts to resolve violations, promote compliance with Deed Restrictions, and educate owners to prevent future violations. They conduct owner hearings and levy violation penalties consistent with the governing documents and adopted policies, subject to review of the Board of Directors.
3 The Finance Committee is commissioned by and responsible to the Aliante Master Association Board of Directors. It is charged with reviewing and recommending the proposed budgets to the Board of Directors, recommending a firm to perform the annual audit and prepare the tax returns of the Association, oversee the investing of the Association and the Cost Center Neighborhoods reserve and operating assessment funds.
Property and Grounds (P&G) 1 Provide recommendations and analyses for all landscape, property, and grounds maintenance to the Board of Directors. Advise and assist the Board of Directors by working with management and the landscape contractor to preserve and enhance the esthetic appearance and ambience of the community while at the same time taking into account practical and budgetary constraints. The Committee functions in an advisory capacity to the Board and will present written recommendations for approval.
Publications 7 The Publications Committee provides oversight and guidance regarding the form, content, and publication of generalized, mass communications that are pertinent to the constituent homeowners of the Aliante Master Community Association. The Committee works toward the refinement and improvement of the overall quality, effectiveness, and professional presentation of publications, such as the Aliante Aerial and other media with the understanding that the Board has the final decision on all communication.
Safety 1 The Committee monitors the safety patrol contract, contractor, and post orders, recommends changes and updates to the aforementioned as needed to the Master Association Board of Directors. The Committee will review reports and address any Aliante Master safety issues.
Social 0 Recommend to the Board of Directors social functions and community activities.
Note: All Committee positions are voluntary. We encourage you to consider becoming more involved in your community by joining one of the Aliante Master Association Committees. Committee Interest Forms can be obtained online through the resident portal or via email request to aliantemaster @fsrnevada.com
Thank you for your participation!
From the President
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• A request from the Social Committee to approve $18,434.56 for the annual Trunk or Treat event.
• Approved a new 5-year contract with FirstService Residential our management company. There will be no management fee increase for 2025, and each year thereafter the increase will be 3% annually. There will be a slight increase in Salary and Wages for the office staff.
• A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $51,291.59 to remove 8,600 sq ft of nonfunctional turf and replace it with drought-tolerant plants to comply with AB356. The cost includes sediment removal, grading, new functional turf and irrigation renovation. The estimated water savings is 365,224 gallons per year and the expected rebate is $8,560 bringing the net cost down to $42,692
• A proposal from Gothic in the amount of $4,093.43 to replace 400 sq ft. of sod in two areas that died when two City of NLV water meters failed. Gothic will also retrofit an irrigation valve as a precaution for any possible loss of pressure in this area due to failing water meters.
• A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $4,570 to trim 25 large trees on Centennial Parkway to reduce weight and wind resistance, making them less susceptible to damage during storms.
• A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $6,850 to remove and stump grind 6 diseased Ash Trees and replace with 24” box Chinese Pistache Trees along Centennial Pkwy.
• A proposal from Gothic Landscaping in the amount of $24,815.01 to remove Yucca plants that are too large for the center median and are causing irrigation damage and line of sight issues. 420 plants will be
Is It Dead or Is It Dormant?
TREES AND SHRUBS can sometimes be slow to drop their leaves in the fall, or sprout them come springtime. Are they alive, dead, or simply just dormant for the season? Luckily for all of us, there is an easy way to find out. First, check to see if the twigs bend easily or not. Dead twigs are usually brittle and snap when bent. Live twigs are flexible and bend without breaking. After this step, use the “scratch test” With your thumbnail or knife, gently scrape a small part of the outer bark
removed and replaced with 5-gallon Red Yucca and Banana yucca. The irrigation in this area will also be replaced.
• Gothic has submitted a proposal in the amount of $6,096 to replace 800 linear feet of poly-tubing in the median along Aviary South. The existing irrigation has experienced deterioration due to normal wear and tear, compounded by root intrusion from mature trees in the area. These trees have pinched and damaged the tubing, resulting in reduced irrigation efficiency and ongoing maintenance issues.
• Eight proposals from Twilight Designs for the installation of LED lighting and holiday decoration displays for the Master Association and all seven cost centers for the 2025 season. The proposals also include associated storage costs for the decorations and equipment. The cost for this year is the same as last year and all eight proposals are equal to or below the 2025 budgeted amount.
• The Post Orders from our GardaWorld, our security company. The Post Orders were first reviewed and approved by the Safety Committee.
• A donation of $4,588 to the Community Associations Institute Legislative Action Committee and its Lobbyist. The LAC and the Lobbyist help pass helpful bills and try to prevent bad bills that affect Homeowner Associations.
• The appointment of Aliante Master Board member Rachelle Church to the Compliance Committee.
Michael Breault
from a branch or twig. Directly inside that outer bark will be a light green layer, called the cambium, a visual indication of healthy trees/shrubs. If you continue scratching away the thin green layer, you will find a whitish inner wood. The presence of the green layer indicates life in the twig or branch. Sample wood from around the tree or shrub will help determine whether the plant is healthy.
On the other hand, if the scratch test reveals that the layer beneath that outer bark is brown and there is no presence of a green layer, that twig or branch portion is dead. It is important to continue assessing areas around the tree or shrub to determine if the entire plant is dead, or just portions of it are. Follow up this action by bending twigs to see if they snap, giving a second opinion of death. If after you’ve performed this basic
test and are still in doubt, there is nothing wrong with being patient and see what early spring and summer have in store for your plant.
Happy Gardening
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Mark Your Calendars
Schedule A
San Destin-Tivoli
San Destin-Ravello
Republic Bulk Pickup
September 1, 15, 29
October 13, 27
Schedule B
Club Aliante
Sun City Aliante
Schedule C
Cove Estates LaVella
Pavona Prominence Ravenna
Salerno Seville Etage Serenata
Terrasini Courts Fields
Manor Seasons Treviso Vialetto
Schedule D
Autumn Ridge/Springdale
San Destin-Palazzo
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
September 2, 16, 30
October 14, 28
September 3, 17
October 1, 15, 29
Please note: Trash Containers and garbage cans may only be placed on the curb or at the end of a lot for pickup twelve (12) hours before the scheduled pick-up date and time. The containers and cans must be removed from the pickup location within twelve (12) hours after pickup.(Section 10.3 of the Rules and Regulations) If containers have not been serviced, please contact Republic Services at 702.735.5151
Aliante Sub-Associations
Violations at a Glance
DUE TO PRIVACY CONCERNS, the Association Management Team is unable to confirm if your neighbor(s) have received a violation. However, it is highly likely that if you are receiving a violation, your neighbor(s) have also been sent a violation if their property is not in compliance with the Governing Documents. Privacy laws dictate which information is to be kept confidential, and compliance issues fall into that category.
We understand it can be frustrating to be an owner who quickly addresses a violation, meanwhile, another home in your community is seemingly doing nothing. The
Management Team cannot force an owner(s) to comply and resolve their violation(s). In fact, some may disregard the letters or emails sent out until they are subject to violation fines.
While the Management Team is limited in advising what stage a home may be in the violation process, the below pie chart shows how many violations and which categories are currently open in our community.
Please note, these violations are specific to the Aliante Master Association and do not include the active violations that may be ongoing in your sub-association.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your specific community, please refer to the following list of sub-associations and contact the appropriate management company. All homeowners are entitled to speak with the listed community manager and/or attend the sub-association’s board meetings.
Aliante Cove
Nicklin Community Management Manager: Lisa Carrion (702) 851-7660
PURSUANT TO NEVADA REVISED STATUTES (“NRS”) Chapter 116, this notice is being published to advise you that the Board meetings have been scheduled for 2025. The meetings will take place at the FirstService Residential Aliante Office, located at 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89084. Please be advised that there will be an open forum at the beginning and the end of the meeting, during which time all homeowners in attendance will be given the opportunity to address other Association members and the Board of Directors (the “Board”). With respect to the open forum at the beginning of the meeting, please note that any comments or questions made by any homeowners during such open forum are limited to items that are listed on the agenda. Please note
IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY of the agenda prior to the date of the meeting, you may contact FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or you may view a copy on the website. Otherwise, you may obtain a copy of the agenda at the meeting. Furthermore, please be advised that minutes for the meeting will be available not more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. If you would like to obtain a copy of the minutes or a summary thereof, please contact FirstService Residential at (702) 399-4273 or feel free to visit the office during normal business hours. All homeowners are entitled to receive a copy of the
311 Non-Emergency Police (702) 633-9111
NLV Environmental Hazards (702) 633-1290
NLV Graffiti Removal (702) 633-1871
NLV Park Maintenance (702) 633-1256
NLV Park Reservations (702) 633-2418
NLV Street Lights Out (702) 633-1264
NLV Street Repair (702) 633-1313
NLV Traffic Signals/Signs (702) 633-1264
NLV Water Shut Off (702) 633-1275
NLV Water Waste (702) 633-1216
Abandoned Shopping Carts (800) 252-4613
that any comments made by any homeowner during the open forum, both at the beginning and at the end of the meeting, shall be limited to three (3) minutes in order to allow time for all homeowners to speak should they wish to do so.
Pursuant to NRS Chapter 116, please be advised that the meeting will be audio recorded; provided, however, that the executive session shall not be audio recorded. A copy of the audio recording will be available to all homeowners not more than thirty (30) days after the meeting. Homeowners may obtain a copy of the audio recording by contacting FirstService Residential in writing at 2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, or at http://bit.ly/2LFaiqN.
minutes or a summary thereof in electronic format at no charge to the homeowner. If a copy of the minutes or a summary thereof is not available in electronic format, homeowners can request a copy in paper format. All copies in paper format will be subject to a charge of twenty-five cents ($.25) per page for the first ten (10) pages, and then ten cents ($.10) per page for every page thereafter.
Please note that the Board may take action on any item on the agenda or any item that is considered an emergency pursuant to NRS Chapter 116.
2025 Board of Directors Meetings
The Executive Session begin at 6:00 p.m. General Session meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings held in Person at 2590 Deer Springs Drive Suite 100, North Las Vegas, NV 89084, please see Agenda for Webex Link.
